Fargo, North Dakota vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 4.4% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,179 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Billings
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Fargo, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher